Fanum d'Aron, Aurillac

Name: Fanum d'Aron
Address: Aurillac, France

#1 among attractions in Aurillac

Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture

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Fanum d'Aron is a fanum, or Romano-Celtic temple, located in Aurillac, a French commune in the Auvergne region. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°55'34"N, 2°26'26"E

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Fanum d'Aron – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Conros, Église abbatiale Saint-Géraud, Château Saint-Etienne, Église Saint-Sigismond.

3.4 miS
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Château de Conros
86 min walk • The Château de Conros is a medieval castle, later heavily modified, situated in Arpajon-sur-Cère in the Cantal département of France. Robert d'Humières, grandfather of the present owners, was born here. He was a noted literary figure who translated the works of Rudyard Kipling into French.
0.5 miNE
Church
Église abbatiale Saint-Géraud, Aurillac
14 min walk • The Saint-Géraud d'Aurillac abbey is an ancient Benedictine abbey that was the model for the one in Cluny. It was founded before 885 in Auvergne by Count Geraud of Aurillac.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Château Saint-Etienne, Aurillac
17 min walk • The Saint-Etienne castle is a medieval castle located on the height which dominates the town of Aurillac, in the Cantal.
3.5 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Sigismond
90 min walk • The Saint-Simon tower, formerly of Saint-Sigismond, is a medieval tower attached to the Saint-Sigismond Church in the village of Saint-Simon.
2.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Carbonat
67 min walk • The Château de Carbonat is a French castle located in Arpajon-sur-Cère, in Cantal. It gradually fell to ruins, but was extensively restored in the early twentieth century. It has French terraced gardens and a landmark park. Records indicate that in the past it served to protect the northern entrance of the Aurillac basin.
1.7 miSE
Park
Arboretum d'Arpajon-sur-Cère, Arpajon-sur-Cère
44 min walk • The Arboretum d'Arpajon-sur-Cère is an arboretum located on the Route de Labrousse, Arpajon-sur-Cère, Cantal, Auvergne, France. The arboretum was established in 1993, and now contains a variety of trees from around the world, including ash trees, maples, oaks, pines, and willows, as well as fruit trees and a labyrinth.
3.4 miN
Church
St. Lawrence Church, Reilhac
87 min walk • The Saint-Laurent church is a Catholic church located in Reilhac, France.
0.5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Jean Alric, Aurillac
14 min walk • Stade Jean Alric is a rugby union stadium, in Aurillac, France. It is the home stadium of Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne. The stadium can hold 9,000 people. It has been named after Jean Alric, a player of the club shot by the SS on June 5, 1944.
3.4 miN
Memorial
War Memorial, Reilhac
86 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.5 miE
Locality
Giou-de-Mamou
90 min walk • Surrounded by rolling hills, green meadows, and lush forests, Giou-de-Mamou is an ideal destination for nature lovers. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the beautiful landscape through hiking or cycling along the numerous trails that crisscross the area.
5.3 miSW
Locality
Sansac-de-Marmiesse
137 min walk • Sansac-de-Marmiesse is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.